Independent review launched following staff concerns about the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service culture. Northumberland Fire Service Faces Culture Review After Concerns Raised The Northumberland fire service is getting a look over. This happens because some people voiced worries. An outside firm will do the review, and the County Council ordered this assessment. Staff can…
O’Leary O’Sullivan wins appeal for 166 homes & creche in Ballincrokig, near Cork & Whitecross. Project aligns with housing strategy. Cork Housing Boost: Developers Secure Approval For 166 New Homes Hey, guess what I just read? Some developers won their appeal. They can now build a big housing place. It’s in Cork, a spot growing…
Leodhais Macpherson runs equivalent of Newcastle to New York for late brother Conor, raising money for charity. Tynemouth Man Runs Newcastle to New York Distance for Brother A man from North Tyneside will run many marathons. Leodhais Macpherson will run 128 marathons. He does this to remember his brother. Leodhais is 24 years old. He…
War memorial plaques, rescued from a skip, now grace Gateshead Family Hub, honoring forgotten local heroes. Gateshead War Heroes Honoured After Skip Rescue Plaque Unveiled Two war memorial plaques now have a new home. They were found in a trash container in Gateshead. The plaques are at a community health hub. A ceremony happened on…
Dobby, a very thin sphinx cat, is now at a cat rescue in Cambridgeshire. They’re raising money to pay for his vet care. Emaciated Cat Dobby Rescued by Cambridgeshire Rescue Receives Care A cat rescue in Cambridgeshire needs help. They are raising money for Dobby, a sick sphinx cat. Dobby was very thin when he…
Former pub in North Tyneside faces potential redevelopment into a retail and residential space, pending council approval. North Tyneside Pub Transformation Retail and Residential Complex Plan Someone wants to change an old pub. It’s in North Tyneside. They want to make it shops and homes. But, the council might say no. Prophecy Group Ltd. wants…
The former youth hostel in Perranporth will be transformed into a wellness hub, cafe, and community space by The Watering Hole team. Perranporth YHA to Become Clifftop Wellness Hub, Community Space and Cafe A popular pub’s team has plans for a youth hostel. It sits on a clifftop in Cornwall. They will transform Perranporth’s old…
Almost 200 Stagecoach East drivers awarded Fleet Elite status for excellent safety records and driving skills. Stagecoach Honors 188 Drivers With Fleet Elite Safety Status Stagecoach drivers are super safe. GreenRoad checks how Stagecoach East drivers perform. They gave “Fleet Elite” status to 188 drivers. These drivers showed top safety skills. They mastered how to…
Major changes are coming to Cambridgeshire buses in 2027, with the network becoming publicly controlled through franchising. Cambridgeshire Buses to Overhaul: Mayor Confirms Franchising System Big changes are coming to buses around here. They will soon be run differently. The bus network will become publicly controlled. This is called franchising the system. We should see…
Locals blocked a desalination plant in Cornwall, fearing harm to marine life and suggesting alternatives such as better water management. Desalination Plant Blocked Over Sea Life Fears in Cornwall UK People fought South West Water’s plant plans. It was meant to turn seawater into drinking water. The plan aimed to solve Cornwall’s drought problems. Some…